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ABW 40 Roshi - Pacquiao PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maro Veljanovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maro Veljanovski is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Malone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Maro Veljanovski!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Maro Veljanovski has been cut.
Malone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Veljanovski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Veljanovski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malone's waist but Malone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Veljanovski off to one side.
Nice shot by Malone.
Malone throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Veljanovski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Malone is in Veljanovski's guard.
Malone gets to his feet. Veljanovski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Danga de danga de dang - Malone scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malone digs a good hook to Veljanovski's body.
Malone misses with a two punch combination.
Veljanovski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Malone is fending him off so far but Veljanovski persists. Nope, Malone circles away and we're back to standing.
Decent striking displayed by Malone there.
Malone shoots for a takedown but Veljanovski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Veljanovski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Malone defends it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Veljanovski.
Tony Malone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maro Veljanovski.
Veljanovski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Malone throws a one two combo.
Malone works over Veljanovski's head and body with a nice combination.
Malone lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Malone.
That has opened up Maro Veljanovski's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veljanovski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Malone is breathing heavily.
Malone wants to stand up but Veljanovski is controlling him.
Veljanovski slips nicely into half guard.
Malone pushes Veljanovski off, looking to escape but Veljanovski dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Malone is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maro Veljanovski!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Atha Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Hands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Atha Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Edward Hands!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hands closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wolf to the mat! Wolf manages to get full guard.
Wolf knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hands on the ground.
Wolf wants to get back to his feet but Hands is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hands gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hands with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wolf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wolf seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hands changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wolf looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wolf throws Hands to one side and escapes!
Edward Hands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hands tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wolf defends well and Hands ends up having to push Wolf into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wolf stuns Hands with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hands with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wolf counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Atha Wolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Hands.
Hands looks winded!
Hands fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Wolf was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Wolf.
Wolf lands with a hook. Hands tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hands is rocked!
Atha Wolf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolf steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Hands is out on his feet! Wolf sets himself and nearly takes Hands's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Atha Wolf!
Atha Wolf bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurie Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pearson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You. Pope has chosen Sepultura - Ratamahatta as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Pearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maurie Pope!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson connects with a crisp jab.
Pearson misses with a body punch
letting Pope counter with a right hand.
It looks like James Pearson has been cut.
Pearson digs a good body shot into Pope's ribs.
Pope uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pearson.
Pearson misses with a few strikes there.
Pearson misses with a right hand
and Pope counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pearson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pearson misses with a wild body shot.
Pope swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Pearson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pearson misses with a body punch
and Pope counters with a straight right hand.
Pope swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pope moves away.
Pope looks to throw the jab but Pearson is out of range.
Pearson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pope takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pope moves forwards but Pearson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Maurie Pope has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pope misses with a hook to the body
enabling Pearson to counter with a crisp jab.
Pearson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pearson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pope.
Pearson walks into a jab.
Pearson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pope.
Pearson slips a jab from Pope.
Pope looks to land a left hand but Pearson moved out of range nicely.
Pearson jabs at Pope's body.
Pope looks winded!
Pearson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maurie Pope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearson works the jab nicely.
Pope fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pearson throws a right and a left that Pope avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearson walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Pope drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Pearson swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Pope's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Pearson!
James Pearson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bartlomiej Szymuszowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Kiviranta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Szymuszowski comes into the arena with He's a Pirate blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Bartlomiej Szymuszowski has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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270 lbs
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225 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bartlomiej Szymuszowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Markus Kiviranta!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szymuszowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Kiviranta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Szymuszowski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kiviranta counters with a nice double leg into side control. Szymuszowski won't be happy with that.
Kiviranta is trying to get an arm triangle but Szymuszowski is defending well.
Kiviranta has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Szymuszowski is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kiviranta yanks on the arm and Szymuszowski is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kiviranta.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Markus Kiviranta!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Remus Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Benavidez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Remus Filipovic had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 187.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Remus Filipovic looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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195 lbs
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197 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Remus Filipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roy Benavidez!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benavidez throws a hook but Filipovic avoids it easily.
It looked like Filipovic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Filipovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Benavidez closes the distance and clinches.
Benavidez misses with a punch on the inside.
Filipovic's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Benavidez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Filipovic after a bit of a struggle.
Benavidez tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Filipovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benavidez pulls guard.
Benavidez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Filipovic defends it easily.
Filipovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Benavidez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benavidez looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Filipovic is defending well. Benavidez quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Filipovic has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Benavidez celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roy Benavidez!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leo Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevens has chosen Johnny Nash - "Stir It Up" as his entrance music. Jake Stevens is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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147 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Leo Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray lands a high kick!
It looks like Jake Stevens has been cut.
Murray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murray fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stevens.
Leo Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stevens.
Murray misses with a combination
so Stevens counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Murray has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Stevens is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevens has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Murray is trying to keep an underhook but Stevens manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Stevens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murray keeps working.
Murray manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Murray throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Murray.
Murray tries a head kick but it misses.
Murray fakes the leg kick and cracks Stevens in the body.
Stevens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murray is fending him off so far but Stevens persists. Nope, Murray circles away and we're back to standing.
Murray quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Murray.
Murray throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stevens.
Stevens shoots and misses
letting Murray counter with a right hand.
Murray stuffs the takedown attempt from Stevens. Stevens gets slowly back to his feet.
As Stevens looks to move away, Murray throws a big counter combo but Stevens just gets out of the way.
Leo Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Stevens.
Murray looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevens is just out of range.
Stevens wants to counter the offense by Murray and move into the clinch position.
Murray throws a sloppy head kick
so Stevens counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stevens is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Murray is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Murray has escaped and now he's on top!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stevens holds on and takes a little breather.
Stevens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Murray manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevens gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A punch combination from Murray misses.
Stevens lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Murray goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Murray stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murray wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Murray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murray tries a head kick but it misses.
Stevens shoots in but Murray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Murray thinks about countering with a body kick.
Murray tests Stevens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick by Murray misses
and Stevens counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Murray wants to get back to his feet.
Murray pushes Stevens off and gets back to his feet.
Murray is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stevens stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murray.
Stevens misses with a takedown attempt - Murray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A punch combination from Murray misses.
Stevens feints the counter takedown.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Murray enables Stevens to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Murray manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Stevens gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Stevens steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Murray. That one must have hurt.
Murray displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stevens.
Murray misses with a few strikes there.
Stevens blocks a head kick by Murray.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stevens was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Stevens is trying to get an arm triangle but Murray is defending well.
Murray is pushing Stevens's head away, looking to escape. Stevens manages to hold on to the position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Murray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Stevens's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Murray throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A head kick misses from Murray.
Stevens feints the counter takedown.
Nice shot lands for Murray.
Stevens avoids the body shot from Murray.
Murray lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stevens's sensitive parts.
Murray throws a body kick that misses
and Stevens counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Murray!
Stevens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murray keeps working.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens decides to stand back up. Stevens steps back and let's Murray get back to his feet.
Stevens throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Murray tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stevens is in Murray's guard.
Murray is looking to stand up but Stevens isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stevens's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Murray wants to stand but Stevens is controlling the position.
Murray trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Murray has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Stevens is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Our sources have told us that Murray has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Murray is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stevens prevents the takedown attempt.
Stevens is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Murray gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stevens goes for a takedown attempt but Murray pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Leo Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Stevens.
Nice shot by Murray.
Stevens fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Murray throws a counter high kick but Stevens was just alert enough to avoid it.
Stevens shoots in looking for a takedown. Murray tries to sprawl out of it but Stevens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murray manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Murray lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Leo Murray is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stevens has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice straight punches there by Murray. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murray.
Stevens is rocked!
Murray looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stevens is still on wobbly legs! Can Murray finish him?
Murray lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Stevens goes down and covers up as Murray starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Murray!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Shit Break (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Space (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Shit Break!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Space!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shit Break throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Space counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Space is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Space is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Space is looking for a kimura here.
Shit Break blocking the ground and pound attempt from Space.
Space has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Space seems to be working for a kimura but Shit Break defends the submission attempt.
Shit Break wants to control but Space is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Space is looking for a kimura here.
Space is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Space seems to be looking for submissions.
Space is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shit Break defends it well.
Shit Break wants to control but Space is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Space is working for a submission of some sort.
Shit Break might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Space throwing shots but Shit Break is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Space looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shit Break is looking for a sweep. Space is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Space is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shit Break defends it well.
Space is looking for a kimura but Shit Break is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Space to get the leverage.
Shit Break wants to control but Space is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Space throwing shots but Shit Break is blocking nicely.
Space is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shit Break defends it well.
Space is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shit Break is doing well to control the position and prevent Space from advancing to side control.
Space throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shit Break is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Space is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shit Break doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Space.
Space is looking for a kimura but Shit Break is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Space to get the leverage.
Shit Break knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Space on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shit Break moves into full guard.
Space drops back looking for a leg! Shit Break is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shit Break manages to kick Space off! Space jumps back into Shit Break's guard.
Shit Break is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Space defends well.
Space passes Shit Break's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shit Break wants to get back to full guard.
Space tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shit Break knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Space is looking for a kimura but Shit Break is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Space to get the leverage.
Shit Break is defending against the submission attempts here by Space.
Space is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Shit Break still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Shit Break has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Space dominated that round.
That's time! Shit Break's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shit Break fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shit Break misses with a double jab
and Space counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Space is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shit Break sees it coming and defends easily.
Shit Break trying to hold on to Space's head to control him but Space postures up.
Shit Break is trying to get back to full guard.
Space is working for a kimura but Shit Break is defending it quite comfortably.
Space is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shit Break doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Space.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Space is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shit Break is looking to improve his position.
Space is looking to advance position but Shit Break won't allow it.
Space is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shit Break trying to hold on to Space's head to control him but Space postures up.
Shit Break has his hands clasped together around Space's back. He's all about the action.
Space is looking for a kimura but Shit Break is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Space to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shit Break gets full guard.
Shit Break tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Space accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shit Break trying to control the position.
Shit Break preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Space has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Space postures up.
Space trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Space is pushing down on Shit Break's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shit Break is fighting to maintain full guard but Space has managed to sneak the leg through.
Space is looking for a kimura here.
Space seems to be looking for submissions.
Space is thwarting Shit Break's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Space wants to pass to mount but Shit Break is defending the position.
Space looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shit Break is trying to get back to full guard.
Kevin Space has got the better of the ground game so far.
Space is working for a submission of some sort.
Space is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Space is working for a kimura but Shit Break is defending it quite comfortably.
Shit Break is trying to maintain the position but Space is very close to passing his half guard.
Shit Break works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shit Break is trying to control the position but Space postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Space throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shit Break looking to hit a scissor sweep but Space is one step ahead there.
Space throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Space showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Space circles away from the clinch attempt
and Space counters with a takedown into side control.
Space wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shit Break, who protects the arm well.
Shit Break wants to control but Space postures up.
Space thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shit Break is trying to control Space's posture but Space avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Space is trying to get an arm triangle but Shit Break is defending well.
Space is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shit Break is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Space looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Space is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shit Break has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shit Break is looking for a sweep.
Space tries for a kimura but Shit Break is defending well.
Shit Break wants to control but Space postures up.
Space in the domination position with Shit Break hanging on.
Shit Break is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Space looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Space tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Space has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shit Break tries to bench press Space off him but Space keeps the position.
Shit Break is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Space prevents Shit Break from improving his position.
Space moves into full mount! Shit Break won't be happy about that!
Space has control of Shit Break's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Shit Break regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Space swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Space!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Master Roshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacquiao has chosen Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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166 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Master Roshi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao misses with a body shot.
Pacquiao misses with a hook. Roshi ducked under it nicely.
Roshi scores with a one two! Pacquiao had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Manny Pacquiao has been cut.
Roshi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Roshi tries to bum rush Pacquiao with a series of wild strikes but Pacquiao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Roshi.
Roshi misses with a series of wild punches.
Roshi walks into a left hand.
It looks like Master Roshi has been cut.
Roshi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roshi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pacquiao counters with a nice right hand that sends Roshi toppling to the canvas! Roshi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Pacquiao finish him?!
Roshi is rocked!
Master Roshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Roshi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oh Roshi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roshi misses with a wild combination.
Pacquiao has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Roshi throws a lazy uppercut
and Pacquiao counters with a right hand from hell and Roshi is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manny Pacquiao!
Manny Pacquiao is the new lightweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Manny Pacquiao started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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